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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.24, 1,047.72 and 628.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.24, 1,047.72 and 628.08 is: 945.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.24 : 1,047.72 = 628.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.24/1,047.72 = 628.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.24x = 1,047.72 × 628.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.24x = 658,051.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,051.98/696.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.15

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